Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

can you change attorney when your case is almost on trial

I had an accident in year 2001 in San Francisco.I was reporting to work an a lady hit me. I went thru workers compensation and rehab now I am waiting to settle my case in court. But I don't beleive my attorney is doing a good job in the accident case that is due to court in April 2004.Can I change attorney?


Asked on 3/05/04, 1:35 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: can you change attorney when your case is almost on trial

You have the right to replace your attorney, but you can't deprive your current attorney of his fee by doing so. Your contract probably says how his fee will be calculated if you fire him, and he will be allowed to file a lien against any recovery you obtain to ensure that he is paid. When you meet with prospective new counsel, they will want to know where you and your current lawyer stand financially before they will step in; if your case doesn't seem likely to result in a large recvovery, new counsel may not want to deal with the risk that there won't be enough money to cover all the fees and costs.

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Answered on 3/08/04, 3:29 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: can you change attorney when your case is almost on trial

Ofcourse you can change attorney but he will keep a lien on your case.

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Answered on 3/14/04, 11:26 am


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